My thoughts on the Born Again Remaster

Well, I’ve had my advance copy of the 2011 two disc reissue of Born Again in my hands for two days now, and I finally had a chance to crank it good yesterday (translation: The wife and kids were out of the house). Now that I’ve had a chance to listen to it a bit, […]

Born Again Press Release & Other Big News

OK, a lot’s been happening with Born Again this week. First the news came out on Apr 10 that it was being released on May 30th. Then on Apr 11th, I had an additional post with some track details and cover art. But there were still a few issues regarding this. Primarily whether or not […]

More Details about Born Again 2 CD Deluxe Edition

Last night I posted the news that the long awaited 2 CD Deluxe Edition of Born Again is to be released May 30th. This came from a track listing at Amazon UK’s site. As of yet, Universal/Sanctuary have not issued a formal press release for this. Last night, however, I said I’d asked around to […]

Born Again 2 CD Deluxe Edition Coming May 30th

The much anticipated 2 CD Deluxe Edition of Born Again turned up on Amazon UK’s site for pre-order. Fans have asked for this for a long time, and finally it’s coming. The track listing on the Amazon site is this: Disc 1: (Track listing for the album we know) Trashed Stonehenge Disturbing The Priest The […]

Geezer Butler Statement on Future of Black Sabbath

A few minutes ago, Geezer Butler posted this to his own website: I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumours, that there will be definitely NO reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath, whether to record an album or to tour. Geezer Butler Pretty definitive statement on the […]

What are they up to now?

It’s been a few years since I’ve done this article, and with it being a new year, I thought I’d have a run at it again. There’s been many people in Black Sabbath over the years, and keeping up with what they’re all doing can be a challenge. So I’ve decided to research it, and […]

Live at Hammersmith Vinyl Out Next Week

This coming week, the previously “limited release” album, “Live at Hammersmith Odeon” is being re-released again. In another “limited edition” release. This time it’s a triple vinyl release. The one previous was a limited run of 5,000 copies through Rhino’s “Handmade” label. This is a similar deal, it will be available only in a run […]

Dehumanizer Deluxe Edition Announced

“This is metal boys and girls, no goth, no makeup, no frills, no bullshit, just straight up in your face, knock you on your ass metal.Long live this music, long live Sabbath, and death to your modern day bullshit!” – whammydoom, Youtube comment on TV Crimes video. Coming in February is the next in the […]

Seventh Star & Eternal Idol Deluxe Edition Reviews

I got in the mail yesterday my copies of The Eternal Idol and Seventh Star “Deluxe Editions” from Universal Records. I was very much anticipating the releases of these two. Primarily because of what is on Disc 2 of “The Eternal Idol”. Black Sabbath fans (well, ones of this era of the band’s history) have […]

Stryper does “Heaven & Hell”

Back in March, I posted some news saying the Christian band Stryper was doing an album of metal covers. The songs chosen are in their words, “a collection of twelve cover songs from bands that inspired Stryper and helped to shape the band’s sound and musical identity.” Anyway, while the full album isn’t out yet, […]